Senior Estimator

Manhattan Construction Group

$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of industry experience
  • Proficient in Manhattan software and estimating tools
  • Strong conceptual estimating skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong networking presence in the community
  • Ability to manage budgets and meet critical deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead work teams for projects
  • Attend client and design meetings to represent company interests
  • Solicit vendors and develop subcontractor solicitation lists
  • Utilize BIM for quantity take-offs and develop bid strategies
  • Conduct constructability reviews, system analysis, and value management
  • Compile and review estimates, ensuring compliance with prequalification standards
  • Assist in negotiations for subcontracts and manage project turnover meetings

Benefits

  • Supportive team environment that emphasizes communication and client service
  • Opportunity to impact preconstruction services and budget management
  • Engagement in a flexible work culture that values adaptability
  • Access to innovative software and estimating technologies
  • Involvement in community networking and relationship building
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Estimator has a focus on companywidesuccess in adherence to MCC Standards and all preconstruction activitiesnecessary for the preparation and undertaking of all of Manhattan's preconstruction services. The position isresponsible for compiling estimates & driving precon deliverables tobudget. The Senior Estimator must be a flexible andadaptable team player and have strong communication and client service skills. In addition, the skill set of owning one's work & being confident in the messagebeing delivered is crucial to this role.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Establish Work Teams
  • Attends client/design meetings
  • Make Assignments
  • Solicit Vendors
  • Ability to Utilize BIM for Quantity Take-Offs
  • Develop Bid Strategies for Projects
  • Create Subcontractor solicitation Lists
  • Ensure Coverage on All Scopes of Work
  • Deliver Constructability Review, System Analysis, and Value Management
  • Delegate Scope Assignments
  • Assists in the RMP process (ATP - precon forecasters & ATB Reviews)
  • Compile & Review all Take-Off and Pricing
  • Combine / Review Estimates
  • Review all sub-lists with operations team members; Assist in complying with prequalification standards
  • Review All Tab Sheets
  • Lead Tab Sheet Review
  • Assist with Negotiating Subcontracts and Purchasing All Major Aspects of the Project
  • Support operations team members in developing a job cost budget
  • Manage Turnover or Transition Meetings
  • Develop Owner Deliverables; Estimate Summary, Estimate Detail, Clarifications
  • Assist in Value Management Exercises
  • Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
  • Other duties as assigned


JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:
  • Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattan software
  • Strong networking ability, known in the community
  • Strong conceptual estimating skills
  • Experience with delivering stellar preconstruction services to clients & managing the budget
  • Familiarity with logistics and operations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong math/accounting skills
  • Ability to meet critical deadlines
  • Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
  • Time management skills and organizational skills
  • Ability to understand and follow directions
  • Ability to read drawings and specifications
  • Ability to accurately obtain quantities & compile estimates
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Software
  • Knowledge of Estimating & Takeoff Software

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis
  • 8 years of industry experience

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:
  • Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
  • Ability to repeat the same movements.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
  • Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.
  • Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
  • Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver's License).

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